Helix Midnight vs. Plus vs. Sunset vs. Dusk vs. Dawn vs. Twilight vs. Moonlight

It’s the ultimate Helix mattress comparison. We compare each Helix mattress side-by-side to help you find the right model for you.

In This Comparison
Performance Tests | Helix Mattress Comparison | Helix Mattress Types | Winners by Category | Helix Luxe vs. Standard | Helix Moonlight vs. Helix Sunset | Helix Dusk vs. Helix Midnight | Helix Dawn vs. Helix Twilight | Helix Luxe vs. Helix Plus

At NapLab, we put each mattress to the test.

We test 8 different factors that impact the comfort, feel, and value of the mattress. Testing categories include:

Factor	Helix Dawn	Helix Dusk	Helix Dusk Luxe	Helix Kids	Helix Midnight	Helix Midnight Elite	Helix Midnight Luxe	Helix Moonlight	Helix Plus	Helix Sunset	Helix Twilight
Overall Score	8.28	8.50	8.99	8.26	8.58	9.21	9.32	8.45	9.29	8.76	8.73
Cooling	9.0	9.0	9.0	9.0	9.0	10	9.0	8.0	9.0	9.0	9.0
Motion Transfer	5.0	5.9	7.2	7.1	9.0	7.7	10	6.3	9.4	7.5	7.6
Response	9.5	9.3	9.1	6.4	5.7	9.0	9.5	8.1	10	8.9	9.5
Edge Support	8.3	8.1	9.5	8.9	7.8	9.5	8.9	9.1	10	9.2	7.9
Sex	9.3	8.5	8.4	8.4	8.6	8.4	7.7	9.6	8.6	8.3	8.3
Pressure Relief	8.0	9.0	10	8.0	9.0	10	10	9.0	9.0	9.0	9.0
Off-Gassing	9.4	9.4	9.2	9.4	9.4	8.3	9.2	9.4	9.4	8.9	9.4
Company	9.5	9.5	9.5	9.5	9.5	9.5	9.5	9.5	9.5	9.5	9.5

The table below shows the data we generated to determine these scores.

Factor	Helix Dawn	Helix Dusk	Helix Kids	Helix Midnight	Helix Midnight Luxe	Helix Moonlight	Helix Plus	Helix Sunset	Helix Twilight
Overall	9.22	9.35	9.37	9.46	9.76	9.39	9.72	9.57	9.48
Max Temp.	91.9° F	90.7° F	90.5° F	90.7° F	91.0° F	92.0° F	91.8° F	91.9° F	91.2° F
Max Sinkage	2.36″	2.28″	1.95″	1.98″	2.15″	2.36″	1.50″	3.07″	1.94″
Total Motion Transfer	16.03 m/s²	14.13 m/s²	11.38 m/s²	7.25 m/s²	4.03 m/s²	13.20 m/s²	6.31 m/s²	10.60 m/s²	10.28 m/s²
Response Time	0.3 sec.	0.3 sec.	0.8 sec.	1.0 sec.	0.3 sec.	0.5 sec.	0.2 sec.	0.4 sec.	0.3 sec.
Total Bounce	13.64″	10.24″	9.21″	10.19″	7.47″	17.15″	9.38″	8.57″	9.10″
Edge Support – Sitting Sinkage	5.00″	5.25″	4.00″	5.00″	4.00″	3.75″	3.00″	3.50″	4.75″
Edge Support – Lying Support	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Very Good	Excellent	Excellent	Exceptional	Excellent	Very Good
Sex Overall	9.6	9.6	9.7	9.7	9.4	9.7	9.6	9.6	9.7
Comfort Material	3.00″	3.00″	1.75″	3.00″	5.00″	3.00″	5.00″	3.00″	4.00″
Off-Gassing – Smell	Moderate	Moderate	Minor	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate	Strong	Moderate
Off-Gassing – Days	2 days	2 days	2 days	2 days	3 days	2 days	2 days	4 days	2 days
Trial	100 days	100 days	100 days	101 days	101 days	100 days	100 days	100 days	100 days
Warranty	10 years	10 years	10 years	25 years	25 years	10 years	10 years	10 years	10 years

Helix Mattress Comparison

In a sea of so many Helix options, it can be really tricky to know what mattress is best for your needs. We have some ideas for you if you’re struggling.

Let’s start by answering the two questions below.

How Much Do you Weigh?

What is Your Preferred Sleeping Position?

The answers to these two questions above can help to decide which Helix mattresses may be best for you.

Check out the table below for our top recommendations:

Weight	Side Sleeper	Stomach Sleeper	Back Sleeper	Mixed Sleeper
Lightweight	Helix Moonlight or Helix Sunset	Helix Midnight or Helix Dusk	Helix Midnight or Helix Dusk	Helix Midnight Luxe or Helix Dusk Luxe
Moderate Weight	Helix Midnight Luxe or Helix Dawn Luxe	Helix Midnight or Helix Dusk	Helix Midnight or Helix Dusk	Helix Midnight Luxe or Helix Dawn Luxe
Heavyweight	Helix Dawn Luxe, Helix Twilight Luxe, or Helix Plus	Helix Dawn, Helix Twilight, Helix Plus	Helix Dawn, Helix Twilight, Helix Plus	Helix Plus or Helix Midnight Luxe
Youth	Helix Kids	Helix Kids	Helix Kids	Helix Kids

Helix Mattress Types

Although Helix has almost a dozen different mattresses by name, there are really three different types.

1. Standard
2. Luxe
3. Plus

These are all hybrid mattresses, being that they are a blend of a combination of comfort foams and a support layer of pocketed coils.

• Standard: This mattress style has the thinnest comfort layer of the three styles, but is still sufficiently thick to provide good pressure relief for most sleepers.
• Luxe: The Luxe has a 5.0″ comfort layer and offers advanced performance without the high price tag of the Elite (listed below). A “Luxe” is available in the same mattresses that are offered in standard. Example: Helix Moonlight or Moonlight Luxe, Helix Dawn or Helix Dawn Luxe, Helix Midnight or Helix Midnight Luxe. “Luxe” designates a higher-end version of the standard mattress.
• Elite: The Elite has a 7.0″ comfort layer consisting of a blend of microcoils, poly foam, and a quilted cover. This collection represents the best-of-the-best that Helix has to offer.
• Plus: The Helix Plus is a single mattress that Helix offers that is specifically designed for heavier sleepers over 250 lbs. It has a thicker comfort layer than what you’ll find on the standard mattresses and also offers better pressure relief and support.

Lightweight Sleepers

Between 100 – 150 lbs.

• If you sleep on your side, I would recommend the Helix Moonlight or Helix Sunset.
• If you sleep on your back or stomach, I would recommend the Helix Midnight or Helix Dusk.
• If you sleep in a mix of different positions, you may want to consider the Luxe or Elite versions—Helix Midnight Luxe, Helix Dawn Luxe, Helix Midnight Elite, or Helix Dawn Elite.

Moderate Weight Sleepers

Between 150 – 250 lbs.

• If you sleep on your side, I would recommend the Helix Midnight Luxe or Helix Dawn Luxe.
• If you sleep on your back or stomach, I would recommend the Helix Midnight or Helix Dawn.
• If you sleep in a mix of different positions, you may want to consider the Luxes or Elites—Helix Midnight Luxe, Helix Dawn Luxe, Helix Midnight Elite, or Helix Dawn Elite.

Heavyweight Sleepers

Over 250 lbs.

• Regardless of sleeping position, for plus-sized sleepers, I would recommend the Helix Dawn Luxe, Helix Twilight Luxe, Helix Dawn Elite, Helix Twilight Elite, or Helix Plus.

Child Sleepers

Under 120 lbs.

If you’re shopping for a young child, a good option is the Helix Kids mattress.

This is a flippable hybrid mattress with a 120-lb. weight cap with a foam top & bottom layers with a pocketed coil central core. Each side has a slightly different firmness that is designed for specific ages.

Side One is designed for 3-7-year-olds and is slightly firmer (8 out of 10 firmness). Side Two is designed for 8-12-year-olds and is slightly softer (but still fairly firm at a 7 out of 10).

I would not recommend this mattress for adults, even if you do fall under the 120 lbs. weight cap.

For an older child, I would recommend the Helix Midnight as it is better equipped to meet the needs of sleepers over 120 lbs. The Midnight has a medium-firm feel and is great for growing sleepers. This mattress does have a slower response time and struggles with edge support, but for children, these issues are rarely make-or-break factors.

If you want Natural or Latex

If you’re specifically looking for a Helix mattress that is more natural and / or uses organic latex, check out the Birch line.

This collection includes two mattresses, the original Birch and the Birch Luxe. Both mattresses are organic latex hybrids and have a different feel, firmness, and performance from the rest of the Helix lineup.

Winners by Category

Looking strictly at performance factors, the table below shows which of these mattresses is the winner in each scoring category we test for.

Use this tool to find which Helix scored the best for the factors that are the most important to you.

Factor	Winner	Score
Best Overall	Helix Midnight Luxe	9.32
Best Cooling	Helix Midnight Elite	10
Most Sinkage	Helix Sunset	3.07″
Least Sinkage	Helix Plus	1.50″
Lowest Motion Transfer	Helix Midnight Luxe	10
Fastest Response Time	Helix Plus	10
Most Bounce	Helix Moonlight	17.15″
Least Bounce	Helix Midnight Luxe	7.47″
Best Edge Support	Helix Plus	10
Best for Sex	Helix Moonlight	9.6
Best Pressure Relief	Helix Dusk Luxe, Helix Midnight Elite, Helix Midnight Luxe	10
Least Off-Gassing	Helix Dawn, Helix Dusk, Helix Kids, Helix Midnight, Helix Moonlight, Helix Plus, Helix Twilight	9.4
Best Company	Helix	9.5

General scoring and performance aside, let’s move into the comparisons. The next series of comparisons provide head-to-head data of some of the most likely Helix matchups you may be looking for.

Helix Standard vs. Luxe vs. Elite

For every Helix mattress (excluding the kids and Plus), there is a Luxe and Elite version.

The Luxe and Elite lineup are made with a zoned coil system, better materials, and a thicker comfort layer. Here is how the three collections compare.

	Helix Standard	Helix Luxe	Helix Elite
Height	12″	14″	16″
Cover	Thin Knit	Tencel	Phase-change cover
Topper	None	Pillowtop	Pillowtop
Foam Quality	Good	Great	Great
Support	950 coils	1,500 coils	Dual Microcoil
Zoned Support	No	Yes	Yes
Edge Support	2-sided	4-sided	4-sided
Warranty	10 years	15 years	10 years

Should you upgrade to the Luxe or Elite versions? Let’s look at the specific differences and what they mean.

The Helix Elite is Helix’s top-tier collection (top price too), but in our performance tests the Midnight Luxe actually had a higher overall performance than the Helix Midnight Elite.

The Midnight Luxe scored a 9.32 and the Midnight Elite scored a 9.21.

For this reason, I find it hard to recommend the Midnight Elite over the Midnight Luxe unless you’re just really looking for a 16″ mattress.

Helix Standard vs. Luxe

• Tencel Cover – All Luxe versions come with a Tencel cover standard. Tencel fibers are made from eucalyptus. They have been proven to improve cooling, reduce bacterial growth, and feel cool to the touch. If you are a naturally hot sleeper, then the Luxe upgrade is probably worth it.
• Pressure Relief – All Luxe versions have a quilted pillowtop cover, as opposed to the standard Helix mattresses, which merely have an ultra-thin knitted cover (no pillowtop). Pillowtops can improve pressure relief and give the mattress a more luxurious feel. If you want a mattress with better pressure relief, the Luxe versions are worth the extra cost.
• Better Materials – All Luxe mattresses use higher-performance foams and a higher-performance support coil system. The Luxe coil system is 1,500 coils, whereas the standard system is just 950 coils. More coils don’t necessarily mean better performance, but given our objective testing data and subjective experience, it’s clear to me that the Luxe coil system is significantly higher performance.
• Zoned Support Coils – All Luxe mattresses use a zoned coil support system. This means that the coils create more support where you need it and less where you don’t. This helps to improve support, but especially helps to create a neutral spinal alignment. If you struggle with lower back pain, shoulder pain, or neck pain, the zonal support system is well worth the extra cost for the Luxe version.
• Edge Support – All Helix Luxe mattresses have 4-sided edge support. Standard Helix mattresses only have the reinforced edge support on the sides of the mattress (not the head and foot). This is a nice extra, but pretty minor for most people.
• Taller Height – All Luxe versions are 14″ tall, as opposed to the 12″ height on the standard Helix mattress. This is more of an aesthetic choice. A 14″ mattress isn’t necessarily better or worse than 12″.

Helix Moonlight vs. Helix Sunset

Design	Helix Moonlight	Helix Sunset
Firmness	3.5 out of 10	4 out of 10
Comfort Layer Thickness	3.0″	3.0″
Total Thickness	12.0″	12.0″

The Helix Moonlight and Helix Sunset are two of the softer options from Helix. These mattresses would be a better pick for lightweight side sleepers or those who prefer a softer feel.

Both mattresses have 3.0 inches of comfort material, although the breakup is a little different. The Moonlight uses a transitional poly foam followed by a classic memory foam for a more modern feel while the Sunset starts off with a 2.0″ memory foam and then 1.0″ transitional poly foam.

Factor	Helix Moonlight	Helix Sunset
Overall Score	8.45	8.76
Cooling	8.0	9.0
Motion Transfer	6.3	7.5
Response	8.1	8.9
Edge Support	9.1	9.2
Sex	9.6	8.3
Pressure Relief	9.0	9.0
Off-Gassing	9.4	8.9
Company	9.5	9.5

Performance-wise, we noted the following conclusions.

• Cooling: Performance is a bit better on the Helix Sunset, although both mattresses had good scores.
• Motion transfer: Both mattresses had higher levels than I like to see, but the Helix Sunset was better. That top layer of memory foam is likely a contributing factor here.
• Response time: The Moonlight and Sunset had very fast response times.
• Edge support: Both mattresses also had great edge support.
• Sex: Sex scores were good—these mattresses have higher bounce (thanks, coils), good cooling performance, good edge support, and minimal noise. However, the Helix Sunset does edge out the Moonlight when it comes to sex.
• Pressure relief: The Moonlight and Sunset have the same high score of 9.5 for pressure relief… very good performance here.
• Off-gassing: Off-gassing was a minor issue for both of these mattresses, but the Moonlight did score slightly higher in this category.
• Company: Since both of these mattresses are made by Helix, the company score is the same.

Factor	Helix Moonlight	Helix Sunset
Cooling	Good	Excellent
Sinkage – Depth	2.36″	3.07″
Sinkage – Feel	Deep	Extremely Deep
Motion Transfer – Acceleration	13.20 m/s²	10.60 m/s²
Response Time – Mostly Recovered	0.5 sec.	0.4 sec.
Response Time – Fully Recovered	0.9 sec.	0.6 sec.
Bounce – Height	17.15″	8.57″
Bounce – Feel	Extremely High	Moderate
Edge Support – Sitting	3.75″	3.50″
Edge Support – Lying	Excellent	Excellent
Comfort Layer Thickness	3.0″	3.0″
Mattress Thickness	12.0″	12.0″
Off-Gassing – Smell	Moderate	Strong
Off-Gassing – Days	2 days	4 days
Trial	100 nights	100 nights
Warranty	10 years	10 years

A few other differences to note include the differences in:

Sinkage: The Helix Moonlight had a max sinkage of 2.36″ and the Helix Sunset has a max sinkage of 3.07″. Because of the softer feel of the Sunset, this is about what I expected. The deeper sinkage makes the Helix Sunset better for lighter weight side sleepers, while the Helix Moonlight would be better for moderate and heavier weight side sleepers.

Total Bounce: The Helix Moonlight has a top layer of poly foam whereas the Helix Sunset has a top layer of poly foam. One of the biggest ways that this affects the feel of a mattress is in its level of bounce. The Helix Moonlight has a little more than twice the amount of bounce as the Helix Sunset. That extra bounce gives it a more traditional feel and improves sex performance.

Helix Dusk vs. Helix Midnight

Next, let’s talk about the Helix Dusk vs. the Helix Midnight. Both of these are a bit firmer—6 out of 10 on the firmness scale. This feel is the standard medium-firm.

Design	Helix Dusk	Helix Midnight
Firmness	6 out of 10	6 out of 10
Comfort Layer Thickness	3.0″	3.0″
Total Thickness	12.0″	12.0″

Either of these mattresses would be a solid pick for moderate-weighted sleepers (in any sleeping position), lightweight sleepers who prefer their stomach or back, as well as some heavy sleepers who prefer to sleep on their side.

Both mattresses have 3.0 inches of comfort layer although the feel is a little different. On the Midnight, the top layer is a gel-infused memory foam followed by a layer of poly foam below.

However, on the Dusk, the poly foam is on the top and the memory foam is below. Similar to the Moonlight and Sunset comparison above, having poly foam on top provides a more modern feel while the Midnight has a bit more sinkage, hug, and contour.

Factor	Helix Dusk	Helix Midnight
Overall Score	8.50	8.58
Cooling	9.0	9.0
Motion Transfer	5.9	9.0
Response	9.3	5.7
Edge Support	8.1	7.8
Sex	8.5	8.6
Pressure Relief	9.0	9.0
Off-Gassing	9.4	9.4
Company	9.5	9.5

Performance-wise, we noted the following conclusions.

• Cooling: Performance is a tie between the Dusk and Midnight mattress—both are quite good.
• Motion transfer: Motion transfer was much higher on the Helix Dusk, about twice the levels we see from the Midnight.
• Response time: Concerning response time, the Helix Dusk is a little faster than the response on the Midnight. The top layer of poly foam vs. memory foam is likely a big contributing factor here.
• Edge support: The edge support on the Midnight beats out the support on the Helix Dusk, but only slightly.
• Sex: Sex scores were good for both of these mattresses, with minimal difference between the two.
• Pressure relief: The Dusk and Midnight have the same high score of 9.5 for pressure relief.
• Off-gassing: Off-gassing was a minor issue for both of these mattresses and the scores were identical.
• Company: Since both of these mattresses are made by Helix, the company score is the same as well.

Factor	Helix Dusk	Helix Midnight
Cooling	Excellent	Excellent
Sinkage – Depth	2.28″	1.98″
Sinkage – Feel	Moderate	Minimal
Motion Transfer – Acceleration	14.13 m/s²	7.25 m/s²
Response Time – Mostly Recovered	0.3 sec.	1.0 sec.
Response Time – Fully Recovered	0.6 sec.	1.2 sec.
Bounce – Height	10.24″	10.19″
Bounce – Feel	High	High
Edge Support – Sitting	5.25″	5.00″
Edge Support – Lying	Excellent	Good
Comfort Layer Thickness	3.0″	3.0″
Mattress Thickness	12.0″	12.0″
Off-Gassing – Smell	Moderate	Moderate
Off-Gassing – Days	2 days	2 days
Trial	100 nights	100 nights
Warranty	10 years	10 years

A few other differences to note include the differences in:

Motion Transfer: Motion transfer on the Helix Dusk is significantly worse than the Helix Midnight. Most likely it’s due to the much faster response time (0.3 sec vs. 1.0 sec). Our accelerometer motion tests measured almost twice as much motion on the Dusk. If you sleep with a partner and motion is an issue at all, you’re better off going with the Midnight.

Response Time: The Helix Dusk has nearly instant material response. Materials bounce back to shape in 0.3 seconds, compared to 1.0 seconds on the Midnight. A faster response makes it easier to move around on the mattress and can help prevent any type of “stuck” feeling.

Helix Dawn vs. Helix Twilight

Both the Helix Dawn and Helix Twilight are an 8 out of 10 on the firmness scale. This firmness is best suited for back or stomach sleepers, in most cases.

Lightweight sleepers may find this firm of a mattress provides too much pushback and has poor pressure relief. Heavier-weighted sleepers are more likely to enjoy the feel.

Design	Helix Dawn	Helix Twilight
Firmness	8 out of 10	8 out of 10
Comfort Layer Thickness	3.0″	4.0″
Total Thickness	12.0″	12.0″

Although they have the same firmness, one difference is the amount of comfort material. The Helix Dawn has 3.0″ and the Twilight has 4.0″. If you’re concerned with pressure relief on this firmer mattress, I would recommend the Twilight, as it has more comfort material.

Factor	Helix Dawn	Helix Twilight
Overall Score	8.28	8.73
Cooling	9.0	9.0
Motion Transfer	5.0	7.6
Response	9.5	9.5
Edge Support	8.3	7.9
Sex	9.3	8.3
Pressure Relief	8.0	9.0
Off-Gassing	9.4	9.4
Company	9.5	9.5

Performance-wise, we noted the following conclusions.

• Cooling: Performance is a tie between the Dawn and the Twilight mattress.
• Motion transfer: Motion transfer was significantly better on the Helix Twilight than we saw on the Helix Dawn.
• Response time: Response time was great for both the Helix Dawn and Helix Twilight.
• Edge support: Edge support was good, but not really great on either of these mattresses. Despite the firmer feel, we saw more sinkage at the edge than we really like to for both the Dawn and the Twilight.
• Sex: Sex scores were good for both of these mattresses, with minimal difference between the two.
• Pressure relief: The Helix Twilight has 1.0″ more comfort material and, in turn, also has better pressure relief because of it.
• Off-gassing: Off-gassing was a minor issue for both of these mattresses and the scores were identical.
• Company: Since both of these mattresses are made by Helix, the company score is the same as well.

Factor	Helix Dawn	Helix Twilight
Cooling	Excellent	Excellent
Sinkage – Depth	2.36″	1.94″
Sinkage – Feel	Deep	Minimal
Motion Transfer – Acceleration	16.03 m/s²	10.28 m/s²
Response Time – Mostly Recovered	0.3 sec.	0.3 sec.
Response Time – Fully Recovered	0.4 sec.	0.4 sec.
Bounce – Height	13.64″	9.10″
Bounce – Feel	Very High	Moderate
Edge Support – Sitting	5.00″	4.75″
Edge Support – Lying	Excellent	Good
Comfort Layer Thickness	3.0″	4.0″
Mattress Thickness	12.0″	12.0″
Off-Gassing – Smell	Moderate	Moderate
Off-Gassing – Days	2 days	2 days
Trial	100 nights	100 nights
Warranty	10 years	10 years

A few other differences to note include the differences in:

Firmness & Sinkage: The Helix Dawn and Helix Twilight are on the firmer side of the spectrum and have less sinkage than we noted on softer Helix alternatives. The Helix Dawn has a max sinkage of 2.36″ and the Helix Twilight has a max sinkage of 1.94″.

Total Bounce: The Dawn has notably more bounce at 13.64″ compared to the Twilight’s 9.10″. I would describe the Dawn’s bounce as “very high” and the Twilight at just “moderate”.

Motion Transfer: Neither mattress is great when it comes to motion transfer, but the Dawn is notably worse than the Helix Twilight. The increased motion transfer is a product of the relative firmness of both mattresses.

Helix Midnight Luxe vs. Plus

The last comparison I want to highlight is a special look at the Luxe and the Plus. If you’re a heavier sleeper or just specifically concerned with pressure relief, you may be looking at one of these Helix mattresses.

Design	Helix Midnight Luxe	Helix Plus
Firmness	6 out of 10	7 out of 10
Comfort Layer Thickness	5.0″	4.25″
Total Thickness	14.0″	13.0″

The Midnight Luxe is a 6 out of 10 and the Helix Plus is just slightly firmer—a 7 out of 10 on the firmness scale.

The Midnight Luxe has 5.0″ of comfort foam and the Helix Plus has 4.25″. Both mattresses have a top layer of memory foam.

The Midnight Luxe follows that with a layer of gel memory foam and then poly foam. However Helix Plus follows the top layer with a mid-layer of poly foam and then memory foam.

Factor	Helix Midnight Luxe	Helix Plus
Overall Score	9.32	9.29
Cooling	9.0	9.0
Motion Transfer	10	9.4
Response	9.5	10
Edge Support	8.9	10
Sex	7.7	8.6
Pressure Relief	10	9.0
Off-Gassing	9.2	9.4
Company	9.5	9.5

Performance-wise, we noted the following conclusions.

• Cooling: Performance is a tie between the Midnight Luxe and the Helix Plus mattress—both are quite good. Despite the thicker comfort layers, the coils really help to keep things cool.
• Motion transfer: Motion transfer was great on Helix Plus, but the Midnight Luxe edged it out with a slightly better score.
• Response time: Concerning response time, the Helix Midnight Luxe and the Helix Plus are both very fast.
• Edge support: The edge support on the Helix Plus is a little better than on the Helix Midnight Luxe. If this is a big issue for you, the Plus would likely be a better fit.
• Sex: Both of these mattresses have good sex scores, but the Plus is a little better than the Midnight Luxe. Since the Plus has higher levels of bounce and better edge support, these results are about as expected.
• Pressure relief: For the best pressure relief, the Helix Midnight Luxe takes the win here. It has 0.75″ more comfort material than the Helix Plus, which aids in pressure relief.
• Off-gassing: Off-gassing was a minor issue for both of these mattresses and the scores were identical.
• Company: Both of these mattresses are manufactured by Helix and they’ve got the same trial period, but the warranty on the Midnight Luxe is 25 years and the Helix Plus is only 10 years.

Factor	Helix Midnight Luxe	Helix Plus
Price (Queen)	$1,899	$1,124
Cooling	Excellent	Excellent
Sinkage – Depth	2.15″	1.50″
Sinkage – Feel	Moderate	Very Minimal
Motion Transfer – Acceleration	4.03 m/s²	6.31 m/s²
Response Time – Mostly Recovered	0.3 sec.	0.2 sec.
Response Time – Fully Recovered	0.4 sec.	0.3 sec.
Bounce – Height	7.47″	9.38″
Bounce – Feel	Low	Moderate
Edge Support – Sitting	4.00″	3.00″
Edge Support – Lying	Excellent	Outstanding
Comfort Layer Thickness	5.0″	5.0″
Mattress Thickness	14.0″	13.0″
Off-Gassing – Smell	Moderate	Moderate
Off-Gassing – Days	3 days	2 days
Trial	100 nights	100 nights
Warranty	15 years	10 years

A few other differences to note include the differences in:

Sinkage: The Helix Midnight Luxe has a max of 2.15″ of sinkage and the Helix Plus has a max of 1.50″ of sinkage. This gives the Midnight Luxe just a bit more contour, but still not enough to be considered “deep sinkage”. Especially if you’re a side sleeper, this extra level of contour can be helpful for pressure relief and spinal alignment.

Total Bounce: The Helix Plus has slightly higher bounce than the Midnight Luxe. In our performance tests, we documented 7.47″ of bounce on the Midnight Luxe and 9.38″ of bounce on the Helix Plus. If you’re looking for a bit more bounce, the Plus could be a great pick.

The Final Word

Helix’s wide-ranging mattress lineup makes them a good option for almost every sleeper. However, it’s important to get the mattress model that best meets of the needs of your body, weight, and sleeping position.

If you’re still not sure which Helix to pick, don’t worry! Use our mattress quiz here and you can receive a free personalized recommendation directly from NapLab Founder & Editor-in-Chief, Derek Hales.

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